At 29, J eanne Damas is a key figure of the new generation in the world of fashion. A French self-made woman, a model turned style icon, she launched Rouje in 2016, a brand of ready-to-wear clothes and cosmetics. Her name is listed in Forbes's prestigious "30 under 30." She co-authored the book In Paris with Lauren Bastide. Lauren Bastide is a French journalist who has previously been the editor-in-chief of French Elle and a columnist on the famous French television show Le Grand Journal. She currently hosts the feminist podcast La Poudre, France's top independent podcast, in which she interviews inspiring women from diverse backgrounds.